Summary
Born
Apr 1806
Conviction
Manslaughter/culpable homicide
Departure
Jul 1844
Arrival
Nov 1844
Death
Jan 1806
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Personal Information
Name: James Elsley
Gender: Male
Born: 27th Apr 1806
Death: 1st Jan 1806
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Agricultural labourer
Voyage
Departed: 6th Jul 1844
Ship: Agincourt
Arrival: 9th Nov 1844
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
James Elsley was transported on the Agincourt, departing 6th Jul 1844 and arriving 9th Nov 1844 with 224 passengers.
Agincourt (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 115 (59) |
| Source Description | This record is one of the entries in the British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database compiled by State Library of Queensland from British Home Office (HO) records which are available on microfilm as part of the Australian Joint Copying Pro |
| Original Source | Great Britain. Home Office |
| Compiled By | State Library of Queensland |
| Database Source | British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database |
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Convict Notes
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Born in Bramley, Surrey, England. Married Hannah Ellis. They had seven children. James killed a gamekeeper after he was caught poaching. Claimed self-defence at his trial. Convicted of manslaughter.